Senior Director of People Operations

• Develop and execute HR and people strategies that balance people-centric approaches with performance-driven outcomes to support Common Defense's mission.
• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, professional development, and career pathway planning to enhance retention and foster leadership.
• Steward compensation and benefits programs, ensuring fair and equitable practices aligned with organizational values.
• Foster a values-driven workplace culture, manage transformational change, and strengthen labor-management relations with the union.

This role ensures Common Defense's rapid growth is people-centered, fostering a culture of accountability and inclusion that empowers staff to advance social, economic, and racial justice, ultimately strengthening democratic institutions.

• 15+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in organizational development, HR, people operations, or related fields.
• 10+ years of managerial experience in a nonprofit setting, including unionized environments.
• Experience overseeing HR for a geographically distributed, remote workforce.
• Strong alignment with Common Defense's mission and values, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Compensation and benefits are administered in partnership with an external HR firm to ensure fair, equitable, and sustainable practices. Specific salary not mentioned.

Common Defense is the nation's largest grassroots organization of progressive veterans, military family members, and civilian allies working to build a more inclusive, equitable, and just democracy through organizing, advocacy, and civic engagement.